Weather & Climate in Salémata, Senegal
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salémata has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 82.5°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.6285°N, 12.8166°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dakar |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Feb 19, 2018 | 24 km NNW of Koubia, Guinea | M4.6 | 131 km | 14 km |
| Aug 23, 2012 | 15 km WNW of Gaoual, Guinea | M4.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 90°F (32°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.3 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
Salémata has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 77°F in December to 90°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.4") and February the driest (0.0").